The Raising of Lazarus
1890 Van Gogh Museum
About this artwork
This painting is a reinterpretation of a Rembrandt etching, depicting the biblical resurrection of Lazarus, set within a landscape of expressive brushwork. It was created while Van Gogh was at the asylum in Saint-Rémy.
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Van Gogh painted 'The Raising of Lazarus' while at the asylum in Saint-Rémy, drawing heavily from an etching by Rembrandt, an artist he deeply admired. He envisioned Christ with his own features and Lazarus resembling his friend Augustine Roulin, demonstrating his personal connection to the biblical narrative. The vibrant, almost feverish brushwork reflects the emotional intensity of the scene and Van Gogh's own spiritual struggles and hopes for rebirth.
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The Raising of Lazarus
Vincent van Gogh, 1890
